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| Who changed the country of Italy from multiple independent States to a single unified government? | Vatican City State
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Victor Emanuel II.. Until about the 1860's Italy consisted of multiple independent States. At that time the Pope had complete civil powers for a large area, including Rome. When Victor Emanuel II. became King of Italy in 1861 he united the country into a single government. All independent States, including the Papal State were dissolved.For nearly 60 years the Pope and his staff remained entirely within the Papal Palace and gardens.They never travelled outside thatlimited area and considered themselves to be 'Prisoners' of the Kingdom.
| When was Vatican City officially established as a sovereign State with the Pope having complete executive, legislative and judicial powers? | Vatican City State
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1929. In 1929 Pope Pius XI. and the Italian government established an independent Vatican City State under the terms of the Lateran Treaty.
| Approximately, how many acres of land, previously within the city limits of Rome, did the Lateran Treaty allocate to the Vatican City State? | Vatican City State
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109. The Vatican City State includes a relative small total area. St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basillica and portions of the Papal Palace (including the Sistine Chapel are in a relatively open public area. The remainder of the Vatican City State is behind high walls.
| What best describes the form of government used by the Vatican City State? | Vatican City State
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Autocracy. The Pope has complete governmental {power;} however, he is assisted by a body of agencies known as the 'Curia'.
Bold Yellow and White. It is a rather bold yellow-white flag.
| Which country has not yet established diplomatic and ambassadorial ties with the Vatican City State? | Vatican City State
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Russia. In December 1999 the diplomatic credentials of ambassadors from Eritea, Norway, Sri Lanka and Togo were accepted by the Pope. Full diplomatic relations between Russia and the Vatican have not yet been established.
Castel Gandolfo. Castel Ganddolfo is a small town located on Lake Alano in central Ital. The papal summer palace, also referred to as Castel Gandolfo, was built in the 17th century.
| How many years did it take Michelangelo to complete painting the frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? | Vatican City State
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4. He worked on painting the frescos on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel during the years from 1508 to 1512.
| Who provides internal security for the Vatican City State and for the Pope? | Vatican City State
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The Swiss Guard . The Swiss Guard is the official guard of the Vatican and the Pope. This unit was originally established in about 1505 by Pope Julius II. There are 110 soldiers and 6 officers in the unit. They all wear very colorful and unique uniforms that some say were designed by Michelangelo.
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